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The more we spend working on control of our body i

The more we spend working on control of our body in space, expressing control at end range of motion, the more we unlock the possibilities of high levels of performance and durability.

This takes effort and focus, and sometimes taking a few steps backward to eventually take leaps forward in your training, performance and skill acquisition you didn’t know you could take.

For most of my athletes, this is the toughest part of the journey. The beginning is a slow and arduous process that requires perseverance and trust that on the other end is some amazing things. Preconceived notions of what training should feel like sometimes cloud what in actuality their biology is ready for and what they actually need. It’s not a forever part of the training cycle but it’s an eye opening and usually humbling experience. It’s designed with the intent of setting up the foundations that will last a lifetime, an invaluable period.

Thankful for the trust my athletes show in the process and understanding on the other end, a new better version of them awaits. Through crazy schedules, bumps and bruises from their performances, and obligations in their personal lives, they stay the course. Can’t ask for more as a coach.

Video: @petedunneyxb finishing up a hip focused session with some 9099 to hip extension and controlled TRX Lateral Lunges.

#mobility #coach #personaltrainer #mobilitycoach #strengthcoach #wrestler #athlete #wwe #strengthandconditioning #motivation #fitnessjourney

Kettlebell clean, rotational catch, rotational pre

Kettlebell clean, rotational catch, rotational press. Inspired by my colleague @movementcoach_charles with this one. Organizing rotation and loading rotation into the overhead press much like we do when we throw or punch. The anatomy of the bell really lends itself to being able to work transverse movements into the upper body pressing and pulling.

#kettlebell #kettlebellworkout #kettlebelltraining #kettlebells #kettlebellworkouts #livingfit #movement #movewell #rotation #core #mobility #kettlebellclean #barefootworkout #barefoottraining

Shoulder and Spine Workout Part 2 If you arnt pla

Shoulder and Spine Workout Part 2

If you arnt placing rotational based inputs on your shoulders as the primary training mechanism, you are not understanding the primary mechanism of force generation in the shoulder.

Rotational aspects of the shoulder should be paramount in importance within your training and not just with a few resistance bands as a warm up to call it a day. The meat of my shoulder work is rotationally based. The accessory work for my shoulder is linear but more rewarding because the rotation of the shoulder plays a part in every linear movement of the shoulder. In other words, make sure your shoulder can rotate efficiently and independently with and without load, then put some linear (presses/pulls) inputs on the shoulder.

If you’re interested in how to train more to match your biology, comment below. Let’s get you on the right path.

#functionaltraining #functionalrangeconditioning #functionalrangesystems #frcism #shoulder #shouldermobility #shoulderstrength #internalstrengthmodel #frcorlando #strengthcoach #strengthandconditioning #orlandogym #orlandopersonaltrainer

I love moving sleds. Whether it’s for distance o

I love moving sleds. Whether it’s for distance or for strength, moving a sled is one of my favorite things. What’s one of your favorite ways to move? Do you have a favorite modality? Comment below.

Also this little girl is definitely inner monologue.

#sled #sledpush #sledpull #funnyfitness #innermonologue #hardwork #strengthtraining #strengthandconditioning #workout #legday #orlando #orlandogym #orlandopersonaltrainer

Spine and Shoulder day part 1. Getting into uppe

Spine and Shoulder day part 1.

Getting into upper spine stuff (cervical and thoracic). Bioflow, then train the bioflow. Cervical spine work is sped up. If you spend anytime staring at a computer or phone you need to work on strengthening your cervical and thoracic spine.

More to come on this workout using the @functional_range_conditioning ISM model.

#spine #spinehealth #spinemobility #frc #frcism #functionalrangeconditioning #mobility #strengthtraining #functionaltraining #strengthcoach #biomechanics #orlando #orlandopersonaltrainer

Congrats to @kennyomegamanx and the Young Bucks ma

Congrats to @kennyomegamanx and the Young Bucks making their return this weekend at AEW Full Gear.

Regardless of the obstacles, Kenny always finds time to get work in that transitions directly over to being one of the best in the world. We spent the last few months really focusing on velocity work and trying to match some of the explosive nature of wrestling across his joints and connective tissue while emphasizing posterior chain activation. Used some great tools from @thebreathbelt to place a greater focus on deep respiration and wearing @vivobarefoot shoes to stay grounded and engaged across the foot.

Wrestling has no off-season and inherently heavy travel schedules so keeping consistent can be tough sometimes. I always encourage my guys to stick to the program, and “control what you can control.” Kenny has done that every step of the way, unwavering in his work to be the best. It’s inspiring to coach.

#strengthtraining #mobility #aew #kennyomega #thelite #aew #wrestling #strengthandconditioning #ballistics #power #athlete #strengthcoach #orlandogym #prowrestler

Sound on to hear how much my 830 group likes to bu

Sound on to hear how much my 830 group likes to bully me 😜

For real though, we have a great time at 830 three days a week. This squad works hard, dials in and keeps it fun. I couldn’t ask for a better squad.

We had some kinstretch and TRX training yesterday and all the texts this morning were how sore they were. Doesn’t take a lot of volume to send the right signal, just the right kind of volume.

#trx #trxworkout #grouptraining #funny #clients #personaltrainer #gymowner #orlandogym #orlandopersonaltrainer

Sped up left knee sequence with @ciampawwe Injur

Sped up left knee sequence with @ciampawwe

Injuries are multi factorial. The most important thing any person or athlete can do work to identify where they having training opportunities to expand their ranges of motion and gain better control and strength across the kinetic chain. It’s impossible to say one thing is the cause of an injury but it is possible to identify deficits in strength and mobility as contributing factors, especially in non contact circumstances or wear and tear based injuries.

In my work with athletes I use the @functional_range_conditioning system to identify areas of mobility opportunity via a functional range assessment then either work to expand available tissue/workspace or provide control the stuff they have. All of their strength and conditioning is based on the analysis of the human movement system and the needs of the individual.

Training should be individually driven by what they need and what they have available to use not just an arbitrary set of movements we think everyone should have.

#functionalrangeconditioning #functionalrangesystems #functionalrangeassessment #mobility #strengthtraining #strengthandconditioning #wwe #ciampa #knee #kneehealth

Knees need flexion. They need deep flexion (contra

Knees need flexion.
They need deep flexion (contrary to what some instagram coaches will say).
When they demonstrate they have that flexion actively, then you train that flexion under load.
It’s not complicated.
Otherwise you will regret training the ranges you don’t have.

#functionaltraining #functionalrangeconditioning #functionalrangesystems #frcism #strengthtraining #strengthandconditioning #squats #workout #wrestler #strengthcoach #orlando #orlandopersonaltrainer

Workouts don’t have to be complex to be effectiv

Workouts don’t have to be complex to be effective.

Step 1: establish your baselines
Step 2: set long term and short term goals
Step 3: Determine what is “functional” for your life
Step 4: Establish the program
Step 5: Execute the program

There should be some rotation, some anti rotation in your upper body movements, and should be some locomotion in your program outside a 2’x3” space. Do these things, follow the steps and reap the rewards.

Don’t know where to start or how to get started? Not sure your baselines? Have limitations?
Comment below and let’s get on a quick call to help create something that checks all of the boxes of movement, mobility and health.

#fitness #health #wellness #workout #strengthtraining #personaltraining #remotetraining #strengthcoach #personaltrainer #orlando #orlandogym #orlandopersonaltrainer

It looks better in a competition bell then it real

It looks better in a competition bell then it really is.

Who can relate?

Bottoms up presses are tough on shoulder stability and grip strength

#kettlebell #funnyvideos #minions #kettlebellworkout #kettlebellswing #stability #mobility #fitness #strengthtraining #livingfit

He was Batman to me. The voice of my childhood. Th

He was Batman to me. The voice of my childhood. Thankful I got to meet him as myself and as Batman. RIP Kevin Conroy.

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